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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.54, 26,885.90 and 10,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.54, 26,885.90 and 10,984.44 is: 15,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.54 : 26,885.90 = 10,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.54/26,885.90 = 10,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.54x = 26,885.90 × 10,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.54x = 295,326,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,326,652.79/19,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.31

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